Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 60–80 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Zucchetta Trombolina is an Italian heirloom climbing squash with trombone-shaped fruit. The vines run about 8 feet, so train them on a trellis or arch. The pale green fruit can reach 3 feet in length and are nearly seedless along the neck, but they eat best when cut at 12 to 15 inches. Expect the first harvest around 60 days.
Zucchetta Trombolina traits
- Vines to about 8 feet
- Pale green, trombone-shaped fruit
- Nearly seedless; can grow to 3 feet
- Best picked at 12 to 15 inches
- Italian heirloom
Good for
- Trellis growing
- Sauteing and grilling
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zucchetta Trombolina this page | 60–80 days | Vining | — |
| Italian Vegetable Marrow | 60 days | Vining | — |
| Patison Panache Green and White | 60–70 days | Vining | — |
| Rampicante-Tromboncino | 60–80 days | Vining | — |
| Zucchetta Rampicante-Tromboncino | 60 days | Vining | — |
| Trombetta | 58 days | Vining | — |
| Polo | 64 days | Vining | — |
Zucchetta Trombolina FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Zucchetta Trombolina?
Zucchetta Trombolina is an Italian heirloom climbing squash with trombone-shaped fruit. The vines run about 8 feet, so train them on a trellis or arch.
How many days to maturity is Zucchetta Trombolina?
Zucchetta Trombolina is listed at 60–80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Zucchetta Trombolina compare with other zucchini varieties?
Zucchetta Trombolina: 60–80 days, vining. Similar zucchini varieties include Italian Vegetable Marrow (60 days), Patison Panache Green and White (60–70 days), Rampicante-Tromboncino (60–80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Zucchetta Trombolina good for?
Zucchetta Trombolina is grown for trellis growing, sauteing and grilling.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every zucchini variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Zucchini growing guide
- How to Plant Zucchini: Spacing, Soil Warmth and How Much Room It Needs
- Hand Pollinating Zucchini and What to Do When There Are No Male Flowers
- Staking Zucchini and Removing Lower Leaves as You Pick
- Zucchini Problems: Powdery Mildew, Beetles and Rot
- When to Pick Zucchini: Four to Seven Days from Flowering
- Zucchini Growing Calendar: Sowing to the End of the Season
- All 179 zucchini varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.